Buddha Bar facts for kids
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | 15, in various countries,
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The Buddha-Bar is a famous group of restaurants, bars, and hotels. It was started by Raymond Vișan from France and Romania. The very first Buddha-Bar opened in Paris, France, in 1996.
This place quickly became very popular with visitors and people looking for a cool spot. It was known for its unique music, played by DJs, which included different styles like lounge, chill-out, and world music. The Buddha-Bar also became famous around the world for its special music albums. These albums, called Buddha Bar compilation albums, feature relaxing and interesting music. Many Buddha-Bar locations have opened in different countries since then.
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What is Buddha-Bar Like?
The first Buddha-Bar in Paris is a fancy restaurant and bar with an "oriental" or Asian feel. It serves Asian cuisine (food from Asia). The dining area has two floors and features a very large statue of Buddha. Upstairs, there is a bar shaped like a big, fancy dragon.
The idea for this unique style came from the building itself. It was an old basement with a second level, which made the designers think of an Asian temple.
Buddha-Bar Locations Around the World
Buddha-Bar has opened in many places across the globe. Some of these include Marrakesh, Beirut, Belgrade, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Manila, Mauritius, Baku, Tbilisi, Tivat, Kyiv, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Caracas, Mexico City, Monte Carlo, Prague, Mykonos, and Santorini.
However, some locations have closed over time. For example, a Buddha-Bar in Washington, D.C. closed in 2012. Another one in New York City had to change its name before closing and later reopening in a new spot with different owners.
Famous Music Albums
The Buddha Bar compilation albums have been released since 1999. These music collections became very popular. In 2001, a music critic from Billboard Magazine even called one of these albums one of the "top ten" musical events of the year. They noted how the restaurant and its music went hand-in-hand.
Buddha-Bar has also released some original songs for its albums. For example, "Buddha Bar Nature" and "Buddha-Bar Ocean" were created by Arno Elias. These albums sometimes came with DVDs that showed nature and ocean videos.
See also
In Spanish: Buddha Bar para niños
